Job Description

KS2 Teacher – Literacy Specialist – Chelmsford

A welcoming and inclusive school in Chelmsford is seeking an enthusiastic and dedicated KS2 Teacher with a strong Literacy specialism to join their team on a permanent, full-time basis.

This is an exciting opportunity for a teacher who enjoys working with smaller groups and is passionate about delivering a personalised approach to learning, with a particular focus on developing pupils' literacy skills.

The Role – As a KS2 Teacher, you will:

• Teach a small nurture class within Year 7.


• Take full responsibility for planning, assessment and pupil progress.


• Deliver engaging, personalised lessons with a strong focus on Literacy.


• Support pupils to develop their reading, writing, communication and comprehension skills.


• Provide strong pastoral support and build positive relationships with pupils.


• Help pupils transition successfully into secondary school.


• Work collaboratively with colleagues and contribute to the wider school community.


• Have a normal teaching timetable with 20% PPA.

What the School is Looking For – The ideal KS2 Teacher will:

• Be a qualified teacher with experience teaching KS2 or lower secondary.


• Have a strong Literacy specialism and passion for developing pupils' English skills.


• Be nurturing, patient and confident supporting pupils in a smaller setting.


• Have high expectations and a commitment to pupil progress.


• Be passionate about personalised learning and pastoral support.


• Have strong classroom management and communication skills.


• Be legally entitled to work in the UK – visa sponsorship is not available.

Permanent | Full-time | Chelmsford | KS2 | Year 7 | Literacy Specialist | Nurture Class | 20% PPA

If you are a passionate Literacy specialist looking for an opportunity to make a genuine difference to pupils through a personalised and nurturing approach, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply with your updated CV today.

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